on 01-Dec-2022 05:00
Cisco vManage allows administrators to configure Single Sign-on through Idp (Identity Provider) for users (administrators) authentication.
Integrating with F5 BIG-IP APM as Idp, we are able to use a wide range of authentication methods and Multi-Factor Authenticaiton techniques to enhance admins secure access.
Below are the main parts:
1- Identity Provider (Idp): In our case, F5 acts as Idp that integrate with different authentication services with MFA if required.
2- Service Provider (SP): In our case, Cisco vManage.
3- Users: Whether admins, guests or operator level users, they are the one initiating the access and providing the credentials.
Below is the lab setup used in our test,
Note, It's doable to add MFA and different authentication schemes.
At F5 BIG-IP APM side, we need to configure the below elements,
Some notes for modification might need to be done.
I lead F5's partnership with Cisco. In collaboration with F5 APM Product Management, I want to understand how often our customers ask for F5 APM as a certified / validated idP by Cisco's vManager. Please reply privately to me at p.campbell@f5.com
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